PlainZIP

Georgetown, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61846

Vermilion County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,101
45/sq mi
$60,871
Median income
$85,700
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Georgetown pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
45
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61846 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61846 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois, home to 5,101 residents across 113.4 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61846 reports a modest median household income of $60,871 (24% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $30,579. Poverty here runs at 17.2%, with unemployment measured at 2.0%. Housing costs here run $85,700 for a typical home value (55% below the state average), with rent averaging $780 a month; 79.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 61846, plus 6 more within Vermilion County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 61846

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Georgetown, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61846.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61846, Georgetown, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,101

Population

113.4

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61846?

43.7

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 90.6%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$60,871

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$30,579

Per Capita Income

17.2%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61846 ranks nationally

Georgetown, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,871 30th percentile higher than 30% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,094

Total Housing Units

1,819

Occupied Units

275

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.4%
Renter 20.6%

$85,700

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$780

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-13.2%

YoY Change (2023)

156

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+56%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61846 have decreased 13.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +56% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +12.3% 146
2020 -5.2% 139
2021 +4.7% 145
2022 +23.4% 179
2023 -13.2% 156

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 61846, employing approximately 343 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,235,000.

45

Businesses

343

Employees

$12.2M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 22.2%
Accommodation and food services 6 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 13.3%
Construction 5 11.1%
Manufacturing 3 6.7%
Finance and insurance 3 6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 61846 vs 61870 →

ZIP 61846 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61846 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61846 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 61846 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
61870 Ridge Farm, IL 1,327 5.4 mi
61883 Westville, IL 4,438 4.5 mi
61833 Tilton, IL 2,124 8.6 mi
61817 Catlin, IL 2,583 7.0 mi
61850 Indianola, IL 671 7.3 mi
47928 Cayuga, IN 2,047 8.3 mi
47974 Perrysville, IN 1,186 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vermilion County

61832 standard
Danville, IL
Pop: 37,290
61834 standard
Danville, IL
Pop: 8,454
60942 standard
Hoopeston, IL
Pop: 6,181
61883 standard
Westville, IL
Pop: 4,438
61858 standard
Oakwood, IL
Pop: 3,124
61817 standard
Catlin, IL
Pop: 2,583

Related Areas

Vermilion County Georgetown, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61846 in? ▼
ZIP code 61846 (Georgetown) is located in Vermilion County, Illinois. Vermilion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vermilion-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61846? ▼
ZIP code 61846 in Georgetown, IL has a population of 5,101 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61846? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61846 is $60,871, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61846? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61846 is $85,700, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61846? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61846 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61846? ▼
ZIP code 61846 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 343 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61846? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61846 are: Retail trade (10), Accommodation and food services (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61846? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61846 decreased by 13.2% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 56%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61846? ▼
In ZIP code 61846, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 61846? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61846 is 28.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61846? ▼
In ZIP code 61846, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61846? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61846 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.